Unleash Your Distance Running Potential
Experience the power of a customized distance running program tailored to your pace and unique needs.
WELCOME TO Breakthrough RunninG WITH COACH RALPH
Is This You?
Certifications and PRs
Meet Coach Ralph
Make 2025 your breakthrough year! Has your running reached a plateau? Struggling with race day strategy? Finishing just outside of cracking the Top 3 in your age group in local races? Other runners are passing me in the late stages of a race? How do I achieve a strong finishing kick? How do I improve my speed without sacrificing my endura
Make 2025 your breakthrough year! Has your running reached a plateau? Struggling with race day strategy? Finishing just outside of cracking the Top 3 in your age group in local races? Other runners are passing me in the late stages of a race? How do I achieve a strong finishing kick? How do I improve my speed without sacrificing my endurance? I trained hard but I still missed my BQ time, what am I doing wrong? I have tried running slow to get faster but I am not faster. I've run a few half marathons, am I ready to run a marathon?
Meet Coach Ralph
Certifications and PRs
Meet Coach Ralph
Coach Ralph either found distance running by accident or distance running found him. Coach Ralph was in his heart a 400 / 800 runner. Until, on one day, Coach Ralph decided he would run a marathon. He missed qualifying for Boston by a little over 3 minutes in his first marathon. The fire was lit. Determined to qualify, he reviewed his
Coach Ralph either found distance running by accident or distance running found him. Coach Ralph was in his heart a 400 / 800 runner. Until, on one day, Coach Ralph decided he would run a marathon. He missed qualifying for Boston by a little over 3 minutes in his first marathon. The fire was lit. Determined to qualify, he reviewed his race performance and training plan to assess what to modify to improve his chances for BQ success the next time. He realized that even though the course appeared to be relatively flat, there were plenty of stretches with rolling hills. He added a hill circuit to his training program. To stay strong towards the end of the race, he incorporated progression runs. A year later at Marine Corp Marathon, he qualified for Boston and improved his time by 13 minutes to finish in 3:01. Coach Ralph will bring this same analysis to your training and races to help you improve.
Certifications and PRs
Certifications and PRs
Certifications and PRs
With over four decades of racing 5K to marathons, Coach Ralph understands the aspirations of experienced runners, the fears of runners stepping up in distance, and the anxiety of new racers. Let us work together to design a plan to achieve your running goals.
CERTIFICATIONS
Road Runners Club of America Level I
Jack Daniels V.O2 Certified Run Coach
PRs:
5K: 17:35
Marathon: 2:58
4x Boston Qualifier
Services
Individualized Training Plans
Individualized Training Plans
Breakthrough Running offers a range of coaching services, including 1:1 run coaching, remote / online coaching, consultations, and customized marathon plans. Breakthrough Running specializes in helping experienced and newer adult runners reach their running goals in distances ranging from 5K - marathon. A "seasoned runner," Coach Ralph e
Breakthrough Running offers a range of coaching services, including 1:1 run coaching, remote / online coaching, consultations, and customized marathon plans. Breakthrough Running specializes in helping experienced and newer adult runners reach their running goals in distances ranging from 5K - marathon. A "seasoned runner," Coach Ralph enjoys working with older athletes. Schedule a 15 minute assessment or send an email today to learn more about how Breakthrough Running can help you achieve your goals and FINISH STRONG!
Individualized Training Plans
Individualized Training Plans
Individualized Training Plans
At Breakthrough Running, Coach Ralph understand that everyone has unique fitness needs and goals. That is why Coach Ralph creates customized distance running plans tailored to your individual needs based on your goals. Together we will review your recent race history and training to develop a training plan that facilitates goal achievement.
Flexible Schedules
Individualized Training Plans
Flexible Schedules
At Breakthrough Running, Run Coach Ralph knows that life can be busy, but that should not stop you from reaching your fitness goals. That is why Breakthrough Running offers flexible scheduling options to fit your busy lifestyle and achieve your distance running.
Contact Coach Ralph
Let's Work Together
We love our athletes. Ready to break 20 minutes in the 5K, set a new PR in the half, getting over the last hurdle to qualify for Boston - let's elevate your running to the next level. Coach Ralph has been where you are and will develop a plan to instill in you the confidence that you can achieve your running goals! See the Training Programs or Contact me below.
Contact Me For:
1:1 Coaching
Remote Training
Consultations
Customized Marathon Plans
Breakthrough Running With Coach Ralph, LLC
Oakland, California United States
Hours
Open today | 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm |
